Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center
171 Brightwater Drive · Myrtle Beach, SC · 29579 · 8439038300
67 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Senior Living Communities Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.62 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.12 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.97 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $7,342 |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F December 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected December 26, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 30, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F September 13, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 18, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 18, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K January 6, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 28, 2022 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · L January 6, 2022
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Corrected January 28, 2022 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2022
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected January 28, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 28, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2022
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected January 28, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2022
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected January 28, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 6, 2022
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected January 28, 2022 · Administration
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 17, 2023 | Fine | $7,342 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 425395 · certified since December 23, 2009. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.